Advanced Registered Nurse

Description The Pre-Op/PACU Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit departments within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient care across the perioperative continuum—from patient admission through discharge,in compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage and applicable accrediting bodies, including AAAHC.

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager oversees all clinical staff within the Pre-Op and PACU areas and collaborates closely with the DON and departmental leaders to optimize patient throughout, surgical readiness, anesthesia recovery, and discharge efficiency. Serving as the primary point of coordination among surgeons, anesthesia providers, clinical teams, and administrative leadership, this position ensures effective communication, operational alignment, and seamless transitions of care.

The role fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and continuous performance improvement throughout the perioperative patient experience.

Leadership & Management Supervise PreOp and PACU nursing staff including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and training

Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, patients, and families

Participate in management meetings, strategic planning, and policy development

Clinical Oversight Oversee nursing assessments, interventions, and documentation to ensure compliance with standards of care

Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safe and efficient patient flow

Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in perioperative nursing

Quality & Compliance Monitor patient outcomes, incidents, and quality metrics; implement performance improvement initiatives as needed

Ensure compliance with CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations

Maintain accurate records and participate in audits and inspections

Administrative Duties Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention of qualified nursing staff

Qualifications: Education & Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Strong knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for ASCs

Basic Computer Skills

Working Conditions: Fast-paced outpatient surgical environment

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.